The BetterSax Tenor is Here!

[@bettersax]

On sale at Sweetwater $200 off! sweetwater.sjv.io/MmWOkK

[@Saxologic]

Congrats, looks beautiful!! Was super impressed with the alto; can only imagine how the tenor is!

[@bettersax]

Thanks bro, the tenor is killing.

[@Trombone-t9s]

@@bettersaxcan you make a better sax baritone?

[@Tigerblade11238]

I have both the Better Sax Alto and the Better Sax Tenor (just got the Tenor this week). I got these after watching Jay's channel for about 4 years and wondering why I ever let myself quit playing. I bought these horns because 1) I trust Jay. Yes, this is a business and he does and should make some money off of this, but the horns are solid and 2) this is a way I can support Jay to keep producing reviews and content that will hopefully help me get better. I played saxophone in my high school days and I gave it up in the apartment life. Now I have a desire to jump back in, but after 30 years away from it, I didn't want to make a $3,000+ commitment right away. I have been really enjoying playing again. The better sax horns have been great for getting an "entry" level price, but a horn I get to keep no matter what. Plus THIS IS THE BONUS: My 8 year old thinks I am so cool and she wants to learn to play now! I guess I should start saving up for another alto.... 😄 Thank you, Jay for what you do. I've set a goal: when I can play the Jungleland solo on my current gear, I'll treat myself to a high end horn and see what the difference is.

[@bettersax]

So great to hear this from you and very much appreciated. Thanks!

[@robertbarnes8991]

I want one

[@J-Crash]

Cant wait for a BetterSax Bari

[@サックス-尺八]

I'd be shіtting myself if he releases the BetterSax Soprano

[@TrendaholicBe]

@@サックス-尺八 OMG yes!

[@knottednumber]

Guess what

[@J-Crash]

@@knottednumber even though its not released yet, i was jumping in joy at that short

[@knottednumber]

@@J-Crash same I was yelling “YES!!!!”

[@davidstreet2940]

When someone demos a sax, all I really want to hear is how it sounds. The players who choose to show how many notes they can play in 5 seconds aren't demonstrating the sax, they are demonstrating themselves. Thanks, Jay, for playing some long notes there at the end.

[@jared_per]

To me, that's an understandable point of view that I never considered. I personally have always viewed it as showing off how comfortable they are navigating the sax. I've played saxophones that have very tight springs, too large of travel distance on the keys, or sometimes abnormal key placements that throw me off. Things like this make that flight needlessly challenging. But I do think I'll remember this comment for a long time if I ever am in a position of showing off a saxophone instead of performing.

[@charlesswanson8664]

My theory on testing a horn is to put it through its paces, not me.

[@MrCparking]

Congrats! The horn sounds really great! One can recognize the quality of the mechanical setup via how it subtones and how clean the double time passages sound. Can't wait for the day BetterSax releases a Bari!

[@EmmTeeDubb]

I've had the Alto for a couple of years and preordered the Tenor late last year. Got it about a month ago and it is fantastic. I hadn't played for about 30 years and started back up playing in church and both of these horns play more consistent and easier than the alto and tenor that I had been using. Thanks for the lessons, the encouragement and the efforts to bring solid playing to the masses Jay!

[@bettersax]

This is awesome to hear. Thank you for leaving the comment and so glad you are back to playing sax!

[@markzangeneh]

Congrats Jay! Some of the best inventions in any industry have come about by people who started as technicians, fixed and played thousands of instruments , became masterful professionals and went on to create their own products with that vast priceless knowledge. You are such a classic example, sir ! So happy for you !

[@bettersax]

Thank you!

[@allanjmcpherson]

As a clarinetist who just recently ordered a Backun Q Series bass clarinet, I can't agree enough with this sentiment.

[@EstebanAguilarSax]

I remember asking for the BetterSax Tenor when the Alto came out. Now it is a reality. Congrats!!

[@rickstokes2239]

Jay - You bring quality education, excellent interviews of many of the greats, take us on your excursions, and continue to bring us high quality workmanship and manufacturing of mouthpieces and saxophones that don’t cut corners, except for perhaps your own profit margin - and do it all with a smile. Thank you for showing us that good ole’ American Exceptionalism. You walk the talk. Thank you Jay!

[@bettersax]

My pleasure, thank you.

[@ThreeMoonsArc]

I have a BetterSax tenor right now and it is genuinely the best tenor I have ever played. I love the underslung octave key. I played it last year during junior high concert season, and I love it. Bravo, Jay. You’ve made a damn good saxophone

[@bettersax]

So great to hear! Please leave a review where you bought it. That would mean a tremendous amount to me.

[@robfairbrother3014]

I got mine on the first order, too. I love it! The ergonomics feel every bit like a professional horn. Getting around the spatula keys, C#, B, Bb, its like it was made for my hand! No hangups like my other horns. I was playing on a borrowed Yamaha 62 and there really is no comparison between the two. When I first played Jays sax, I couldn’t believe how low Bb, and B exploded out the horn! I can go on but left my detailed thoughts on the Sweetwater web site. For anyone looking for a pro-like horn for an entry level price you won’t go wrong with the Better Sax. Glad I made this purchase as well as the Burnin mouthpiece. Thanks, Jay! I really can’t see why I would need to buy another tenor in the future.

[@bettersax]

Thank you! So great to hear all this from you.

[@brianclausen2344]

Looks amazing and sounds so dark and free paired with the Better Sax Mouthpiece . Love the consistant clarity of it's tone and eveness of it's intonation throughout the horn's scalular limits! You have really made an amazing insturment that is readily affordable to beginners, intermediates and pros alike! Well done, Sir!

[@alexdfries]

When will the bari be out??

[@bettersax]

Working hard on that one.

[@Jerfish1]

Uh oh that seems like 2025 talk to me! I was figuring that though wanted to ask the same question

[@Jadon-hs3kb]

This makes me happy I want a bari sooo bad but can’t even get close to affording one 😭😭😭

[@isaiahhymans948]

i literally told my friend friday what if better sax makes a tenor saxophone. now it’s a reality

[@johnsobott2082]

Just got one. Great key action and plays easy and in tune. Good horn

[@bettersax]

Fantastic! Please leave a review where you purchased. It would mean a tremendous amount to me.

[@dionabraham3131]

I want it.. but I want to know when the soprano version is coming out.. 🎉

[@bettersax]

maybe later this year!

[@dionabraham3131]

@@bettersax when that happens.. I'll definitely want to buy the Trifecta..ATS 🎷

[@tuxsax]

@@bettersax the bari comes after that, then? What's next? Will we get a C-Mel version of BetterSax horn? ;-)

[@lisalowell2545]

My Alto is on its way!!!! Can not wait!!! This tenor looks beautiful!!

[@LucaszJazz]

Congrats jay looks good

[@kylejordan7454]

Hi Jay, i am a repair tech and pro sax musician and I love that you guys are making a solid horn for beginners but my problem with so many "off" or "non-standard" brand horns is when someone brings them to me to fix a lot of the time I can't get parts for it so I have to tell them I can't do the work most of the time. Is this just another horn that will be totaled when dropped or is there somwhere i can fet parts? As a horn advertised to students i would hope parts are available somwhere

[@saxnoob]

That's awesome! I saw the listing on a website and thought it was a mistake. The next sax I'll get definelety will be yours!

[@Obviously_not_mars]

Congratulations!!! It sounds very good!

[@dennisd2531]

A fantastic job with the tenor, well done..

[@sid_sogrey]

Congratulations on the new horn !!!! few years down the line , I might go for my first tenor, already have your alto.

[@bettersax]

thank you!

[@alexhuchwajda8717]

I play Alto, but I kind of want to start playing tenor. This looks like a good saxophone to start on!

[@nicksavage4763]

Better Than to Start on. There is nothing about This Horn that will prevent Anyone from Becoming a Professional Player. No Limitations All in the Mind

[@bettersax]

it is!

[@alexhuchwajda8717]

@@nicksavage4763 to start on and end on

[@alexhuchwajda8717]

@@nicksavage4763 to start on and end on

[@alexhuchwajda8717]

​@@nicksavage4763Start on and end on

[@ksenos69]

Μπράβο και συγχαρητήρια!!! Και εις ανώτερα! Περιμένουμε το βαρύτονο. Greetings and best wishes from Greece!

[@johnleon2982]

Και το σοπράνο!

[@nelsondevereauxmusic]

Looks and sounds incredible, would love to try one!

[@nicksavage4763]

After Your Reviews, I decided to Try One. Already Equipped with Both Great Yanagisawa and Selmer Main Squeeze Horns, Checked with Sweetwater and They were Backordered so I stayed on a List. Finally in Stock, I ordered . Arrived with No Shipping issues and Am well pleased with the Build and Sound. Has the Look of a much more expensive horn and to Non Professionals, Nobody will be able to tell the Difference. I dont care What Other Horn Players think if negative because of Price. I care how it plays and How it Sounds🎶In a blind Audio test, Few can tell a Huge difference between a 3-400 Chinese Sax or a $4,000.00 Pro Horn. This BetteSax Horn, Alto and Tenor are a Good Value for the Money. Not Junk or Cheaply made. Am using it in Both Studio and Live Performance As I Would the Pro Horns 🎷I have Lower Prices dont mean lower quality in this case Thanks Jay for Coming Out with a Reasonable priced Instrument that Should give a many Years of Service For Casual Player or Working📀 Professional

[@bettersax]

Thanks for getting the horn and for leaving this comment Nick. So glad to hear you are enjoying the horn.

[@NomadicDave2032]

Welp…found my first sax with this, gonna save up and grab me one, love the tenor sound and the looks are amazing…will knock my socks off in person though.

[@lushlife4]

Along with the great quality components, I find it awesome you could squeeze some engraving in to the horn with the entry level price. Obviously it doesn’t add to performance but it does set the horn apart from other entry level horns. I look forward to picking one up! I’m an alto player looking to play tenor as well and this looks like just the ticket. 👏🏾

[@AidanMatthews3]

It looks great and sounds really nice

[@Woopinah]

I bought this Tenor after becoming frustrated with the crappy sax I got from my university. Been playing on it for a couple months now. The number 1 improvement I felt was how easy it is to play. It takes wayyyyyy less effort to get good sounding notes out of this instrument compared to the instrument I was using before.

[@bettersax]

Thanks for purchasing the tenor. So glad you are enjoying it.

[@masteryingyang69]

The Alto plays great! Will be getting my hands on this one as well!

[@bettersax]

Thank you!

[@alfabsc]

Thanks for the video. Looks like a good instrument at a good price. Unfortunately, it wasn't available last fall when I got a gig playing tenor. So I took your advice from another of your videos and bought Yany. 😁 Can't go wrong with Jay's advice.

[@buddhismful]

The first thing I like about the better sax ( I own an alto ) is that they are very easy to play , you dont need to fight the horn .

[@tokusatsu-miblo8297]

cool! looking into learning sax again (i play clarinet and dabbled with alto for a bit) i am hoping to learn tenor due to the sheet music transition being easier, maybe we can see a BetterSax Soprano soon?😂

[@keefieT]

Looks great. I love my Better Sax Alto which I purchased from the London store.

[@bettersax]

Thank you!

[@christophebaux5048]

can't wait for the sop and the bari ;-)

[@16carlover]

Great job I hope you have a lot of success. You should make a sopranos sax !!!!!!!!!!!

[@johnmirles3701]

Loved your presentation and the tenor saxophone sounds great.

[@etowahjazz]

I Received my Better Sax tenor yesterday from Sweetwater. Well packaged. It was clearly checked over before shipping because the shipping corks were removed but included in the case. Plays very well. I used my RPC mp which I like and was very pleased. (normal sax for me is either KING super 20 Silversonic or Yamaha 82z depending on situation). Action was smooth and precise, no leaks, no binding, easy key action, precise "pop" to the pads...all what you would expect from a well constructed and set up sax. Included a checklist from Sweetwater noting what was checked, including play testing!!!! Case was great, includes strap etc. (No gloves LOL!!!) Would love to order that case for my other saxes!! My experience is that you can't go wrong with this Tenor. Just to benchmark that, I usually carry a sax and a spare to my gigs. (things happen!!!) Last nite, after playing the Better Sax, I put it in my car as my spare!! Well done. Excellent value for the price. Thank you.

[@ADF-fe7fv]

Man! I think I just found the tenor sax I was looking for! Nuff said.

[@bmullins_music]

Sounds good

[@bobblues1158]

Yeah Jay! Sounds great and looks great! Well done!

[@bettersax]

Thanks Bob!

[@owennovenski4794]

Somewhat of a non sequitur, but related to saxophones: My personal experience with my instruments, all professional level and bought new, is having them regulated (pad height, spring pressure, key height) to one’s own specifications can make them even BETTER than new. I’m lucky enough to have a repairman from the actual factory in Japan available (Yanagisawa), but good repairman are out there to bring even a new instrument above already high expectations. Just a thought.

[@jsjordan00]

When's the bari coming

[@bettersax]

working on it and it will be amazing.

[@jsjordan00]

@@bettersax whenever it does lmk cs ima try and buy it

[@EROSSMUSIC569]

​@bettersax Oh I'm so excited. I'm looking to get a bari sax to play professionally in a couple years when I leave high-school, because currently I'm just borrowing one from the school. Your bari might be the perfect fit because of price and quality.

[@andychristensen9930]

Right

[@JoePelletier-kb1sl]

Awesome

[@Mr-Wonderful]

Absolutely love the alto, got it on sale from sweetwater and the value is crazy good! I already have too many tenors, but I'll be first in line for the bari if you make one! Your reeds are really great too!

[@bettersax]

Great to hear! thank you

[@georgebijacu7141]

What exactly did you design? Any changes to the modern deshign we all know?

[@maxwellsmith2133]

Rn I'm on a yts-62, but my school owns it. So this seems like a pretty darn good option based on the demo for my own saxophone that's a bit cheaper

[@Eli.Kat1304]

Looks very nice!of course i love my tenor sax(3,600$ vermont tenor), but this sax looks vrey good!

[@charleslyall4911]

Well done 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@JoePelletier-kb1sl]

Beautiful

[@manuelvalencia9407]

That's a real BOSS sound. I'm hooked. I'm in Japan and am looking for a beginner to intermediate tenor sax that's sounds great at an affordable price. Just one question. Can I use that mouthpiece with other tenor saxes and still get the same sound? Is there a noticable sound difference between an under slung and an over slung neck?

[@Cubsfan122112]

nice! when's the soprano coming out? i'd be sup[er interested in that given the prices of the alto and tenor horns you put out.

[@bettersax]

Later this year

[@bomalmsjo1050]

Well done!

[@BradThurber]

We tried the BetterSax Tenor demo model at Sweetwater today and had trouble with it going an octave higher, like the octave key was leaking. We fiddled with it for a few minutes but couldn't correct it. This purchase is to be for my son, who has been playing my old horn, which has lots of the usual leaking issues even though it was recently professionally refurbished. He has put up with it, though, and we told him we would get him something that works better if he was still interested in playing in high school. The BetterSax Tenor sounds so nice in this video! I fully suspect something could just have been wrong with the BetterSax demo model. We had success with a couple Yamahas and a Jupiter, but they were double the price. Any thoughts or suggestions?

[@bettersax]

That sounds like the octave key could have been out of adjustment. Did you tell the staff at the store? They would have had it fixed in the repair shop that is in the back of the store. When you order one of these you have a 3 year guarantee and if there are any issues at all Sweetwater will take care of them right away. They do a fantastic job setting up the horns so that things go smoothly for customers from the beginning. I’ll follow up with the shop about the demo model.

[@raytwinlens9736]

Hi. Jay Love the channel, so much great information. are you going to design a soprano Sax next. my favorite soprano Sax player. is Kenny G. my all time favorites are Ben Webster and Dexter Gordon and Sonny Stitt. Thanks Ray

[@bettersax]

Soprano is being developped and could be available later this year.

[@OrmanD7]

Hey this is Orman D. from Cancún. I was waiting for this ! Can i get a link to buy? ❤

[@bettersax]

Link is In the description

[@magnusselander]

Great job Jay! I play a fancy 1959 Mark VI and have been thinking of getting a second for back up but it’s way to pricey. So my question is how do you think it compares to a MVI and i’m thinking of the ergonomics primary. Here in Sweden it sells for a long way under what a 5 digit MarkVI, maybe like a fifth of the price so it would certainly be a good deal if it works out for me.

[@lafayettegunterjr2967]

I definitely can't wait to pick one up soon and can't wait to see a better sax soprano or bari soon! 😁🎷🎶

[@billynugget1256]

Incredible ❤

[@samuelsiler-io1yy]

I know you call the current model bettersax classic. Will there be other models in the future like bettersax vintage, bettersax jazz, or bettersax modern?

[@hyliansaviour9420]

I definitely want it, but $1.5k is definitely way out my range. Maybe one day!

[@TheresaMalteser]

Sounds amazing 👏 how much to buy it in the UK please?

[@bettersax]

Will be available soon at sax.co.uk Check with them for price.

[@peteboynton4536]

I bought mine but what a wild ride getting it. I go to the States once a year to see Mom. This year I ordered the Tenor from Sweetwater a couple of weeks before I traveled. I had also bought other Sax stuff from other companies. I called Mom twice to ask about boxes arriving and she said YES, boxes had arrived. Then I called again and asked what she did with the big box, and she asked what big box? The tracking information said the horn had been delivered, but Mom was saying she never saw it. Freak out time begins. I get contact with Sweetwater and they say they can send another horn after they get a police report. The day after I arrive in US I call the police and they come over right away and take all the information. The officer says you should get your report in a couple of weeks. That would not work for me as I was only in the States for 12 days. I make a few calls and in a week I got the report. I send it to Sweetwater and the salesguy says Pete, this is a Police Incident report, I need a Police Report. WTF? I call the Police and the officer says It's the same thing, have the sales guy call me!! I call Sweetwater again and explain. He finally says OK, I will send out a new horn tomorrow. I got it on a Friday and flew out the next day......whew. BTW, I love the horn, and for a first time tenor player I am finding it easy to play and it sounds really nice. Good job BetterSax Team!

[@bettersax]

Man thanks sucks that porch pirates got your first one. Sweetwater is amazing though and I’m glad they got you another one. Great to hear you love the horn. Please leave a review when you can it would mean a lot to me.

[@tkdterp8]

I will have to take my tenor sax Better Sax back to Sweetwater in Fort Wayne, Indiana where I purchased it from brand new. The cork on the neck is coming off halfway up. There is no reason for it happening either. 😢

[@jaziellagunes5500]

I’m really interested on this Tenor but can’t access to the link in the video or the website. Not shipping to Mexico yet? :(

[@maunalisamusic6983]

yeah baby !

[@intimacywithchrist4574]

This is really good news and work from you guys, weldone, please what's the cost and how do I get it to Nigeria

[@jeremymote238]

head in hands as I bought a 3k tenor in december

[@MrSquid427]

Now, when’s the bari coming out?

[@nltzyro7724]

Next up better sax straight soprano would be a dream ❤🎉

[@TheOfficialSpeedDemon]

Hey question, I’m in High School and plan on playing throughout college and even after. In all honesty do you think this tenor is good for that or is it more to be played by more beginner and kids in school?

[@bettersax]

I play it professionally and it does a fantastic job. You can use the BetterSax Classic tenor in any situation.

[@officialshadrachgh1610]

The sound is great and I love it. Am a Ghanaian and how can I get one?

[@simonkortbeek9392]

Earlier you advized a ligature with 1 screw is best. This one has 2. Why?

[@jove.evranson5650]

Hello jay! I want to order this tenor sax! On the link you posted, says It's not available until 6 to 8 weeks. Is it the only place we can get the tenor? I'm from the Philippines.

[@ronfinn6437]

Is a better bari coming out?

[@chloejackson-reynolds444]

Are you ever going to make #4.5's for your reeds or is it just going to go up to #4.0?

[@kefka3]

Hey! I'm very interested in starting the Saxaphone. You say it comes with the mouthpiece, but the website under the description says "Mouthpiece - No" and offers free shipping with purchase of the BetterSax mouthpiece. So does it come with a mouthpiece or not?

[@bettersax]

Yes it does. You are looking at the Thomann site. At the top right of that page it says it comes with the BetterSax Classic mouthpiece.

[@kefka3]

@@bettersax Great! Thanks for the reply. I love your vids and you're the one who inspired me, at 34, to finally dig in and learn what I've always wanted to do.

[@ajmasaya9300]

Any plans to build a Soprano? Or a Bari? Will the Soprano have the High G Key and 2-neck option if there are plans to build it?

[@bettersax]

Yes, soprano and baritone versions are in development. We have to get all the details right and that takes time. Soprano will be a one piece no high G.

[@verybigguydiego]

would i be able to use a lyre on this sax for marching band?

[@bettersax]

Yes!

[@kwootamuckbear9294]

Thanks…☮️🎶🎵🎷

[@vassilif]

Hey Jay, congrats! Can you tell us the weight of this tenor? Thx

[@sax2516]

Would love to get one but our currency exchange in Malaysia is so low. 😢

[@charliemcdaniel7608]

sounds good.... I NEED A BARI

[@williammurray1620]

Better Sax Bari coming soon?!?

[@JacobTheAngelofficial]

Bettersax can this tenor saxophone make a really good sound for the Jazz sound as well? Or just the classical?

[@bettersax]

Yes, lots of videos of me and others playing jazz on it.

[@victoriaseventeen]

@@bettersax i’m not seeing the link. I’m interested in your tenor saxophone.

[@Lifersprinter]

Should I get Jean Paul tenor or a better sax tenor? Are both good options? Please give me your opinions.

[@bettersax]

definitely BetterSax 😉

[@Lifersprinter]

@@bettersax you should make a comparison between the beginner Jean Paul and the beginner bettersax. I bet both are good options but I agree the bettersax appeals to my eye’s alot more.

[@valentinurbain]

I have a better sax alto and i'm very happy of it. The question is... when come the soprano version ? :) Nice work Mr M.

[@bettersax]

So glad to hear it. Soprano may be ready later this year.

[@valentinurbain]

@@bettersax Amazing!!!

[@williemacon30]

The next video I would like to see if him talking about how he got that he wanted to make his own kind of saxophones and what goes into him making his own kinds of saxophones

[@bettersax]

I will make a video like this at some point soon.

[@derenton89]

Soprano next please 😊

[@bettersax]

ok

[@tapipat]

Do you have a paln to launch a curved soprano sax 😀?

[@rfisher89]

Says currently unavailable on Amazon.

[@bettersax]

It must be sold out there. You can order from Sweetwater.

[@mokey1966]

Is every horn set up in the US?

[@vonklinkenhoffn1]

Hm.. I'm a beginner level wielding a Yamaha YTS 280. I'm wondering how this compares. If I could trade up for a similar or even better price then what I paid for my 280, it would be amazing! Has anyone here tried to compare this Tenor to the 280?

[@Diembee]

ITS REAL!

[@Elemental029]

I'm someone wanting a Bari Sax, I could wait an additional 5 years for 1

[@bettersax]

Won’t be that long.

[@BigDaddyMIZU]

When is the bettersax soprano coming out?

[@bettersax]

Working on it.

[@bloodmoon920]

I’m trying to find the tenor saxophone under your link to buy it but all I’m finding is the alto.

[@etowahjazz]

they are at sweetwater for sure

[@bettersax]

The tenors are sold out on Amazon. You can order from Sweetwater.